The following are examples of what your dog should be able to do to pass a therapy dog test:

• Sit, down, stay, and come on command
• Accept a friendly stranger
• Accept being petted by a stranger
• Accept children and the elderly
• Be clean and well groomed
• Walk close on a loose leash
• Walk through a crowd of people
• Be neutral or mildly positive to another dog
• Recover well from startling distractions
• Not panic during group hugs or restrained hugs
• Put up with angry yelling and getting bumped
• Be able to handle wheelchairs, walkers, and crutches
• Leave food alone on command